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helpless in Portuguese

helpless in Portuguese is indefeso — helpless means unable to protect, help, or defend oneself; powerless.

helpless in Portuguese

indefeso
adj
Unable to defend oneself.

What does "helpless" mean?

  1. adj Unable to protect, help, or defend oneself; powerless.
    "The kitten looked helpless, stranded on the ledge."
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helpless in a sentence

  • The kitten looked helpless, stranded on the ledge.
  • She felt helpless watching the disaster unfold on the news.

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What is "helpless" in Portuguese?

"helpless" in Portuguese is indefeso. helpless means: Unable to protect, help, or defend oneself; powerless.

How do you use "helpless" in a sentence?

Example: "The kitten looked helpless, stranded on the ledge." In Portuguese, "helpless" is indefeso.

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